Avery M. York
Lena,Mississippi
Summary
A motivated Accounting major at Alcorn State University with strong leadership and organizational skills gained through roles as Class President and FBLA Treasurer. Dedicated to developing real-world financial and analytical experience through a Summer 2026 Corporate Accounting Internship. Passionate about teamwork, problem-solving, and contributing to a company's financial success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Future Business Leader of America Treasurer
Leake County High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed clubs funds, tracked expenses, and maintained accurate financial records.
- Assisted in budgeting for school events and competitions.
- Collaborated with officers and members to organize financial activities.
- Strengthened financial literacy and teamwork skills through hands-on leadership experience.
Senior Class President
Leake County High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented events promoting school spirit and community engagement.
- Fostered a sense of unity and pride within the senior class by promoting inclusivity and collaboration on projects.
- Developed strategic plans for major events like prom or graduation ceremonies, ensuring efficient coordination among multiple stakeholders.
- Assisted with various class celebrations, field trips and teacher appreciation events.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leake County High School
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2029
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Effective communication
Extracurricular Activities
Class president (2024-present) Beta Club President (2023-2024) Member of the National BETA Club (2022-Present) Member of Future Business Leader of America (2023-Present) Future Business Leaders of America Treasurer (2024-2025) Member of Futures Farmers of America (2019-2022) Member of Higher Achievement Program (2019-Present)
Timeline
Future Business Leader of America Treasurer
Leake County High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Class President
Leake County High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Leake County High School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Alcorn State University
Community Engagement
- Trend Health and Rehab of Carthage, Carthage, Mississippi, 2023, Collaborating with fellow National Beta members, we performed for elderly residents and made a gift basket holding personal hygiene products and a word search book to offer both comfort and entertainment.
- Stewpot Community Service, Jackson, Mississippi, 2023, Helped prepared meals for individuals experiencing homelessness or those unable to afford food.
- Leake County High School, Volunteer, Walnut Grove, Mississippi, 2022, Volunteered as a Concession Worker - I prepared food for patrons ordering from the concession stand during events.
- Tougaloo Program Ambassador, 2023, Helped other students at my school join the Tougaloo college program that enabled them to take part in college tours, explore various campuses, and engage in educational trips together.
- Keep Walnut Grove Beautiful Day, Volunteer, Walnut Grove, 2025, Volunteered with other seniors to clean up trash around the town of Walnut Grove to keep the town beautiful.
Honors and Awards
Proficient-Algebra I State Test (2023), Academic Excellence in Technical Writing (2023), Academic Excellence in Performing Arts (2022), Proficient- U.S History State Test (2024), 2nd place in district FBLA for Banking and Financial System (2024), 3rd place in State FBLA for Banking and Financial System (2024), 2nd place in district FBLA for Banking and Financial System (2025), 5th place in State FBLA for Banking and Financial System (2025), Graduated top 4 in my class out of 42 (2025), Graduated with honors (2025), A and b honor roll (2025), Community service award (2025), FBLA 7-year commitment award (2025), Beta club commitment award (2025), Higher achievement award (2025), Carthage Rotary club scholarship